Daal Chawal Restaurant (Barsha Heights)

Name: Daal Chawal Restaurant (Barsha Heights)
Address: Shop#12, Al-Shaiba Tower B, Barsha Heights, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971521780063

Barsha Heights

Indian restaurant Open now 0 521 780 063

Daal Chawal Restaurant is a Pakistani and Indian spot in Barsha Heights built around comforting desi food. Reviews point to the daal chawal, Tarka Special Daal, pulao and karahi as the main reasons to visit, with takeaway and delivery also available.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

1,179 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Homestyle Food

The daal and rice are repeatedly described as fresh, flavorful and close to homemade Pakistani comfort food.

Tarka Daal

The Tarka Special Daal is a standout recommendation, especially with tandoori roti or rice.

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What to Eat at Daal Chawal Restaurant (Barsha Heights)

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Daal Chawal Restaurant (Barsha Heights), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Daal chawal meal Net +5

“Whether you're craving a comforting bowl of daal chawal or exploring other dishes on the menu, this restaurant serves a reliable and enjoyable culinary experience.”
Grilled chicken Net +2

“I wanted to have snacks first so went for Egg Shami Bun, then onto grilled chicken and with rice. Good service Good taste Will come again.”
Halwa puri Net +2

“Halwa poori was really good.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Aloo paratha Net +1

“We had breakfast meals, and it was yumm. The halwa, chole, and aloo paratha were enjoyable.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“We tried butter chicken, grilled chicken and daal chawal. Food taste was good.”
Chana dal Net +1

“Our favorite is Chana dal and chicken haleem.”
Chapal kebab Net +1

“Chicken Chapal Pulao. Chapal Kebab was tasty so was rice with green chutney specially. 10/10”
Chicken chapal pulao Net +1

“Chicken Chapal Pulao. Chapal Kebab was tasty so was rice with green chutney specially. 10/10”
Chicken haleem Net +1

“Our favorite is Chana dal and chicken haleem.”
Chicken kebab Net +1

“Instead, we ordered the mutton Shinwari, chicken kebab (tender and juicy), chicken keema, and the halwa puri. Everything was enjoyable and nicely prepared.”
Chicken keema Net +1

“Instead, we ordered the mutton Shinwari, chicken kebab (tender and juicy), chicken keema, and the halwa puri. Everything was enjoyable and nicely prepared.”
Chicken seekh kabab Net +1

“I loved the chicken seekh kabab it was cooked to perfection and roti also well cooked.”
Chicken tikka pulao Net +1

“Chicken Tikka Pulao had the same rice. Tikka tasted good with Kebab, on its own it could have a little more seasoning . 8/10”
Daal roti Net +1

“We kept it simple with the Daal and Roti, and it was exactly what we were looking for—authentic, flavorful, and tasted just like a home-cooked meal.”
Dal fry Net +1

“The dal fry was really good we requested it to be made spicy.”
Egg shami bun Net +1

“I wanted to have snacks first so went for Egg Shami Bun, then onto grilled chicken and with rice. Good service Good taste Will come again.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“Garlic naan was very delicious.”
Kulfi Net +1

“Staff are really amazing and friendly oops 🙊 I don’t have kulfi pictures but it’s so delicious in taste must try ✌🏻💙🇵🇰”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Most amazing food we've had in awhile! Thank you for the mixed grill (comes on a bed of flavored rice) and curry was excellent.”
Mutton shinwari Net +1

“Instead, we ordered the mutton Shinwari, chicken kebab (tender and juicy), chicken keema, and the halwa puri. Everything was enjoyable and nicely prepared.”
Puri Net +1

“They had unfortunately run out of aloo tarkari, though the puri was light and not oily, which we appreciated.”
Ramadan platter Net +1

“Ramadan platter was amazing as well”
Rice and daal Net +1

“The rice and daal were simple but flavorful, just how you'd expect.”
Roghni naan Net +1

“Roghni naan really really nice.”
Samosa Net +1

“Visited @daalchawaldubai to satisfy my cravings for authentic desi cuisine and I must say this is one of the very best and authentic place, on y recommendation try their samosa, it was sOOO good!!!!”
Shami kebabs Net +1

“We also got shami kebabs with rice and they were good too, not overly spicy like you usually find at most Pakistani places which was a nice change.”
Shinwari karahi Net +1

“The shinwari Karahi was bloody fantastic chef imran and server kabeer well done”
Tarka special daal Net +1

“Ask for Tarka Special Daal.”
Tawa platter Net +1

“We Tried their tawa platter enough for 3-4 adults and all the items were really nice and flavourful.”
Vegetables pakora Net +1

“Mouth watering 😋 vegetables pakora”
Whole-wheat paratha Net +1

“The whole-wheat paratha was slightly thick but still decent.”
Karhai Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Serves the best daal chawal, karhai, garlic naan, samosa, grilled chicken and much more. One of my favourite place to kill the craving of pure desi food, the taste of daal and karhai is super delicious.”
Chapli kebeb Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Chapli kebeb was delicious the first time, but quite average the next two times.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

Bonless chicken salan Net −1

“They give bonless chicken salan when u order Butt Karahi.”
Butt karahi Net −1

“They give bonless chicken salan when u order Butt Karahi. Expensive and cold and not fresh food they serve.”
Daal makhni chawal Net −1

“The place is tiny but clean. I liked the signature Daal Chawal. My wife didn't enjoy the Daal Makhni Chawal.”
Malai boti Net −1

“the malai boti and tandoori seekh was very dry no taste.”
Sesame chicken Net −1

“but sesame chicken was not good for our taste. Felt as having fried chicken tossed in some sweet chinese Manchurian.”
Tandoori seekh Net −1

“the malai boti and tandoori seekh was very dry no taste.”
Veg hakka egg noodles Net −1

“The veg Hakka egg noodles that were sent were completely unacceptable. The dish was drenched in oil to the point that it was literally floating in the bowl. Despite being labeled as "egg noodles," there was not a single trace of egg in the meal.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask Tarka. Ask for Tarka Special Daal and pair it with tandoori roti or rice for the preparation reviewers specifically recommend.

Go Off-Peak. Try visiting outside busy periods: one Thursday was fully packed, and weekends were expected to be even busier.

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Practical details

Shop#12, Al-Shaiba Tower B

Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai

0 521 780 063

Mon	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Taste Varies

Recent reviews report bland daal chawal, poorly cooked rice and karahi without enough seasoning or tarka.

Karahi Concern

A reviewer received boneless chicken salan instead of the expected Butt Karahi and found it cold and expensive.

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The Bottom Line

Daal Chawal Restaurant is a compact Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Barsha Heights, with a menu that leans into familiar desi comfort food rather than elaborate dining. The obvious starting point is daal chawal, but reviews also highlight Tarka Special Daal, chicken chapal pulao, shinwari karahi and shami kebabs. Breakfast brings halwa, chole and aloo paratha, while vegetarian diners have several choices.

The strongest theme is homestyle cooking. Some customers describe the food as fresh, flavorful and reminiscent of meals made at home, and the Tarka Special Daal is specifically recommended with tandoori roti or rice. Portion sizes and prices are often called reasonable, although one reviewer felt the pricing was not affordable for daily eating.

Service is frequently described as friendly and quick, and delivery can be fast—but another regular reports repeated late arrivals. There are practical compromises. Indoor seating is small, tables can feel close together, and the restaurant has no Wi-Fi.

Food quality also appears inconsistent: recent complaints mention bland daal, undercooked rice and a Butt Karahi order arriving as boneless chicken salan. For a first visit, ask about the daal preparation, allow extra delivery time, and avoid peak periods when the small room fills quickly.